Yannis Stournaras says Greece could return to the international bond markets at the end of 2014.

Luxembourg is prepared to ease its banking secrecy and work more closely with foreign tax authorities, finance minister Luc Frieden says.

Li Keqiang was confirmed as premier, tasked with addressing a slowing economy and defusing public anger over corruption and pollution.

Fully restoring the country's financial health will take decades and "the efforts of a generation," said Finance Minister Vitor Gaspar's. 

Pols still want higher taxes and budget cuts, but are slowing the pace in hopes of avoiding any further slowdown in economic growth.

Pierre Moscovici, France's finance minister, warned continuing on a strict austerity course would only "nourish a social crisis that leads to populism."

Move cheered by anti-government protesters, intensifies long-brewing political crisis.

India's finance minister told Parliament that attracting foreign investment was crucial to stemming economic slowdown and getting the nation back to fiscal health.